“Iconic Women of Country” opens up the music vaults to provide an intimate look at legendary female artists, their stories and songs, and why they’ve stood the test of time. A love letter to the women of Nashville, the program pays tribute to 14 icons of country music — Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Brenda Lee and more — with heartfelt stories from ten contemporary artists, including Trisha Yearwood, Wynonna Judd and Kathy Mattea.
Set amongst the unlikely backdrop of cowboy boots, rodeos, and global geopolitics, thirty of the world's most promising musicians travel to Fort Worth, Texas to compete in the renowned Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Vying for gold and their shot at classical piano stardom, the contestants must endure six intense performances, multiple elimination rounds, and a discerning panel of jurists. Behind the scenes, we uncover the stories of adversity, sacrifice, and heartbreak driving the pianists to perform at the highest level. As fan favorites and early contenders are eliminated, one unassuming genius rises to the top.
The Stones Are Speaking tells the inspiring story of how archaeologist Mike Collins, at great risk and personal sacrifice, saved 30 acres of looted land deep in the heart of Texas and revealed it as one of the most significant sites in the Americas. Collins and his team changed history when they found evidence of people living in Central Texas 20, 000 years ago. The film is more than a tale of archaeological discoveries at what is now known as the Gault Archaeological Site. It illustrates the power of an individual to make a difference and what people can accomplish when they work together for the greater good.
The Sound of Protest offers a brand-new take on the subject of protest songs. This is no home for hand-wringing worthiness, but a film bristling with iconic, successful high impact and powerful songs. Music that also happen to be loaded with meaningful messages and full of intent. The film asks a provocative question. Do Protest Songs make a difference? How does the next generation make themselves heard? The answers, from an exclusive cast list of singers and songwriters are revelatory.
Ride the Divide Returns is a reimagined take on the cult classic Ride the Divide (2010), built entirely from unseen footage of the inaugural 2008 Tour Divide Race. Featuring untold stories, raw moments, and a brand-new soundtrack, this new edit offers a deeper look at the endurance, adventure, and spirit of bikepacking’s most iconic challenge.
8.1
Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion showcases the six-decade career of award-winning costume designer, Bob Mackie. The documentary includes original interviews with Bob Mackie clients and collaborators, along with those he has inspired, including Cher, Carol Burnett, RuPaul, P!nk, Miley Cyrus and Tom Ford.
7.3
A diverse cast of visionary teenagers, stirring public protests, private threats, criminal charges, and drama-filled school board meetings. The first feature documentary about fighting book bans and censorship in the U.S
7.6
Oscar winner Susan Sarandon and painter Tigran Tsitoghdzyan explore the ups and downs of aging in a social media-driven world as he tries to paint her portrait in Arthur Balder's multi-awarded, rule-breaking, non-linear, Lynchian art house masterpiece.
5.4
DAKAR: RACE AGAINST THE DESERT tarjoaa intiimin ja hykerryttävän kuvan maailman kovimmasta moottoriurheilukilpailusta. Tarinat täydentävät toisiaan, kun Dakarin legendat Carlos Sainz Sr., Sébastien Loeb, Nasser Al-Attiyah ja Toby Price sekä rallin nuoret tähdet Cristina Gutiérrez, Seth Quintero ja Mason Klein ottavat itsestään ja autoistaan kaiken irti.
8.6
In this dangerous, dark social experiment, a documentary filmmaker seeks out some of the world's most powerful dark magic practitioners and asks them to put a curse on him.
The decades-long battle for affordable housing in San Francisco is reaching a breaking point, with dire warnings for the rest of the country.
After being raised in the United States, twenty-two-year-old Mikel is suddenly deported to Albania. Struggling with his new reality, he tries to find a way out. An ocean apart, his eleven-year-old American born sister Angela, is left behind and must decide to stay or join her brother. While discovering where they belong, both find something unsuspecting.
This one-hour special begins in Reykjavík, with endearing sights and thermal pools, plus a side-trip to the Golden Circle's gorges, geysers, and waterfalls. Then, after fording rivers in a desolate valley and spotting puffins on volcano-shaped islands, we drive the 800-mile Ring Road — connecting glaciers, fjords, geothermal hotspots, sod-roofed settlements, and majestic Icelandic nature.
9.3
Soldiers of Song follows the extraordinary journey of Ukraine’s most beloved musicians as they unite their war-torn nation through the transformative power of music. Amidst the chaos of Russian aggression, artists like Slava Vakarchuk (Okean Elzy), Andriy Khlyvnyuk (Boombox), and Svitlana Tarabarova share their deeply personal experiences of resilience, hope, and defiance. From intimate interviews and gripping performances, the film intertwines their stories, revealing how their melodies have become anthems of unity and resistance. As these musicians navigate the perils of war, their music becomes a beacon of courage for their fellow citizens, offering solace and strength when it’s needed most. Set against the haunting backdrop of the ongoing conflict, Soldiers of Song captures the emotional weight of their fight.
Sacred Alaska is an award-winning documentary that offers an intimate look into Native Alaskan culture and spirituality. It showcases the profound influence of Orthodoxy, introduced by Russian monks in the late 18th century, on Alaskan society. The film highlights the unique way Alaskans have woven their indigenous beliefs with Orthodox traditions, deeply influencing their worldview. Central to this is the concept of learning to become a "real person. " Through beautiful cinematography and powerful storytelling, Sacred Alaska underscores the profound, sacred bond between the Alaskan people, their faith, and the formidable landscape they call home.
From unlucky beginnings, driven by a mother who wanted more, Wynonna Judd hit the dizzying heights of music stardom ‘twice’ and finally found peace and love with an unlikely soul mate. Love Is Alive chronicles her multiple ascents to stardom and delves into her current story with her music being made her way.
Our new hard hitting documentary on the deep impacts of the road to recovery in La Palma, Canary Islands. What happens after the most destructive eruption in an island's history stops? How do you rebuild a whole valley? And what happens to the thousands of people displaced and communities destroyed? The eruption of Tajogaite volcano hit international headlines in 2021, but we reveal the deep impacts of the struggle to recover on this small island in the middle of the Atlantic. With dramatic footage and intimate testimony from politicians, scientists, residents and activists this new documentary digs deep behind the headlines to unpick the successes and failures of the following two years post eruption. From the makers of award winning documentary "Lava Bombs: Truths Behind the Volcano" on the impacts of the eruption of Tajogaite volcano in La Palma in 2021, this new documentary reveals what happened after the volcano stopped roaring so lessons can be learnt worldwide, and we advocate for change to help build resilience to future volcanic eruptions in the Canary Islands and elsewhere.
"The Transcon" follows Paul Johnson’s relentless 3, 000-mile run across America, battling physical exhaustion and his own mental health struggles to inspire communities and raise funds for charity. Through pain and perseverance, he connects with people nationwide, proving that resilience and purpose can drive us beyond our limits—leaving a lasting impact on those who follow the journey.
"Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic" exposes the harsh realities of gun violence in South Central Los Angeles. Directed by Terry C. Carney, Sr. , and Eric Herbert, and produced by Ice-T, this documentary features raw interviews and exclusive insights from community figures like Spice 1 and Kokane. It sheds light on systemic issues fueling violence and serves as a powerful call for change.
Fitrepreneur is a gripping documentary following Phil Graham, the "Tony Robbins of fitness, " as he faces the biggest challenge of his career: the rise of artificial intelligence. Renowned for helping fitness and bodybuilding coaches build thriving businesses, Phil must confront the growing threat of AI tools that could render traditional coaching obsolete. Determined to adapt, he embarks on a global journey to explore how AI is reshaping the fitness industry, seeking ways to turn it from a competitor into an ally.
7.6
Chronicles the extraordinary life of visionary scientist Demis Hassabis and his relentless quest to solve the enigma of artificial general intelligence.
It is the ultimate marine animal - one of the fastest, most powerful and most intelligent fishes in the sea. But it's also the most highly prized. Worth more than it's weight in silver, it's being fished to the brink of extinction. Now in an epic quest, 4-time Emmy award-winning filmmaker Rick Rosenthal plies the Atlantic and plumbs the secrets of the bluefin tuna. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
“Band of Courage” is a dramatic special, driven by the music and the story of eight musicians who were brought together on the only voyage of the Titanic and whose names will forever be linked for their extraordinary courage against the back story of the Edwardian Era, the great ship and those who heard them play.
A hidden network of female journalists and activists, dedicated to UFO disclosure, uncovers shocking truths about the government's knowledge of extraterrestrial phenomena. This documentary follows their groundbreaking work and exposes the darkest secrets.
